Allison Andersen Named Director of Therapy at Solace Pediatric Healthcare

Solace Pediatric Healthcare announced that Allison Andersen has been named Director of Therapy. 

In her new role, Allison will direct home healthcare and outpatient therapy services to ensure optimal clinical processes and operational effectiveness; provide leadership, oversight and mentoring to Regional Clinical Managers, Clinical Team Development Manager, Therapy Assistant Program Manager and Clinical Fellow Program Lead; oversee the interview, training, competency and onboarding of new members of the clinical team; and collaborate with the Administrator, Business Operations and Patient Access departments to ensure positive clinical outcomes from interdisciplinary plans of care and excellent service to patients receiving home healthcare services.

“I’m so excited for the opportunity to oversee our therapy teams in Colorado and Arizona. The opportunity to step into this role has been so fulfilling both personally and professionally. I look forward to this next journey and continuing my professional development in a new role,” said Allison.

Growing up in Cortlandt Manor, NY, Allison realized her passion for occupational therapy at a young age. As a 7th-grade student, she worked as a mother’s helper, riding her bike down the road every morning to help a local mother with general housework duties and running errands. The mother also had a child with disabilities, and Allison witnessed the impact an in-home physical therapist had on this child. Watching him grow and his skills develop over the years led her to become a therapist.

“The field of occupational therapy and helping others really resonated with me. The idea of assisting others with daily functions and how to help them lead a fulfilling life had the most impact and meaning for me,” adds Allison. 

Allison set her sights on a career in therapy and enrolled at Mercy College (Dobbs Ferry, NY), earning undergraduate and graduate degrees in occupational therapy. 

Allison thrives on new challenges and constant change so when she was met with several responsibilities when joining Solace as an occupational therapist, she embraced all of them. 

Her first role was as an onboarding success coach. From there, she mentored two Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), which was the start of her leadership development. Allison soon transitioned to a Clinical Mentor role and led several teams within her region. Nearly two years into her stint at Solace, she applied for the Regional Clinical Manager (RCM) role and was accepted. 

“I really love our direct impact on our clinicians and direct support for our families. I thrive on relationships and enjoy cultivating them,” said Allison. 

About Solace Pediatric Healthcare

Solace Pediatric Healthcare is the leading provider of family caregiver, occupational, physical, speech and feeding therapy services. Since 2005, our clinicians have provided pediatric care to children from birth to 21 years of age. At Solace, we’ve instilled a culture built on trust, communication, teamwork and accountability. Our mission is to provide pediatric healthcare services to help children and families live their best lives.